Underwriting Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Great American Insurance Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist to join our Excess Liability Division in Chicago. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for analyzing financial and risk data of proposed insureds to identify hazards and exposures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze financial and risk data to identify growth opportunities with key distribution partners.
  • Determine appropriate recommendations subject to our management and underwriting guidelines.
  • Develop effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers to attract and retain profitable business.
  • Ensure the delivery, follow-up, and servicing requirements of all quotes on new and renewal accounts.
  • Develop retail agency plans within the assigned territory.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of casualty underwriting experience, with excess casualty underwriting experience required and umbrella experience preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Regular travel in territory, including overnight travel.
About Us

Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a 'small company' culture where your ideas will be heard with 'big company' expertise to help you succeed.

We value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results.

Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.



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